Johnny Depp is still not officially committed to starring in Pirates of the Caribbean 5, franchise screenwriter Terry Rossi is working without his usual writing partner (Ted Elliott) on the film’s script, and it looks like Disney has failed to convince a high-profile filmmaker like Tim Burton, Sam Raimi, or Alfonso Cuarón to direct the movie.
Does that mean we might not get to see Depp as Jack Sparrow on the big screen a fifth time? Of course not. It just means that a followup to the hit fourth entry in the Pirates series, On Stranger Tides, is slowly making its way down the production pipeline and probably won’t be released until, say, Summer 2014 – which is just as well, since Depp already has a big-budget extravaganza scheduled for Summer 2013 (ie. Lone Ranger).
On Stranger Tides director Rob Marshall has signed a two-year deal with Disney and is keeping up-to-date on the development of the fifth Pirates flick; much like Depp, he’s not officially signed up for the project, yet. However, also like Depp, the increasingly-busy Marshall seems to be simply biding his time and waiting for Rossi to finish off the screenplay, before he fully commits to producing and/or directing the movie.
Here is what Marshall had to offer THR, on the current status of PotC 5:
“Terry [Rossio] is writing it and he’s working incredibly hard and he did a draft and rethought it all and started working on it again. You want to make sure you are asking the audience to come back to see an exciting adventure and it has to reach that caliber, and if not there’s no reason to do it. I know Johnny feels the same way: He needs to see a script, but he would be happy — if it’s the right script — to put that hat and sword back on.”
Depp will (likely) play Jack Sparrow again in the future
It’s fair to say: many people are tired of Depp’s Jack Sparrow shtick by now and find the Pirates movies to be increasingly dull popcorn blockbusters. Still, box office stats don’t lie and there’s still a whole lot of worldwide love for this franchise.
That’s all to say: since Pirates of the Caribbean 5 is definitely on the horizon, we might as well hope for the best. Who knows, maybe the combination of Rossio’s solo screenwriting duties and Marshall’s possible return to direct the film (having learned some lessons from his efforts on… On Stranger Tides) will help imbue Pirates 5 with a newfound sense of creative energy. Hey, it worked for Fast Five, right?
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We will continue to keep you updated on the status of Pirates of the Caribbean 5 as more information is released.
Source: THR
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I believe that this 5th film could be a great film to revive the series. My personal opinion is that they should bring back Verbinski, he directed the first film which was by far the best (again in my opinion) and i think that a series should have on major director. My favorite characters are Gibbs and Barbossa, I would like to see more of the Jack betraying Barbossa and vice versa. I think this has great potential and think that Mr. Rossio could put together another feature film. I think they should put more of the Sparrow humor back in. This would grab the attention of comedy viewers and action/adventure viewers. (I think these are the best films of all time so I hope they can pull together a series redeamer)
Pirates of The Caribbean- part7
If anything, they’ll make up to 6 Pirates of the Caribbean movies. I doubt that they’ll make up to 7 Pirates of the Caribbean movies. Although, i remember a while back ago that Johnny Depp once said that he’d be willing to be in up to 7 Pirates of the Caribbean movies, but again, i doubt there will be a 7th Pirates of the Caribbean movie.
franchise screenwriter Terry Rossi is working without his usual writing partner
There can never be a replacement to play Sparrow. Sparrow IS Johnny Depp
there is only one jack sparrow and that is johnny depp and without hm potc 5 won`t create tht magic………
If they take Depp out, I’m boycotting.
If they take Johnny Depp out of the PotC movie franchise, then Pirates 5 will even not happen. That’s just all there is to it.
Orlando Bloom has always made the movies in my opinion. He is a very gifted actor along with Kira Knightly. They were my favorite characters and I feel they left their love story too soon.. The love story makes it appeal to more of an audience. I think they should find a loophole to the whole “can’t take a step on land but once every ten years” and bring the lovers back together. If they don’t I probably won’t see the fifth one because I was quite upset with the forth.
Omg I totally agree the love affair continues….. it better….. and no Jack sparrow no movie… Johnny depp if you are reading this do the movie do it for your fans!!!!!! We want Johnny depp. And we want love!!!!!!
I wouldnt say this and fast five are a good comparison, pirates of the caribbean is way more intertaining. Dont get me wrong i love fast and furious movies(i have them as well) but of all the movies i have, i would say pirates and transformers were the best.cant wait until theres another.. i have faith it will work out
I wouldnt say this and fast five are a good comparison, pirates of the caribbean is way more intertaining. i would say pirates and transformers were the best.cant wait until theres another.. i have faith it will work out
You know what? I think they should recontinue the “Will Turner Chronicles” of the movie and bring back Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley. I mean how cool is it to se Pirates of The Caribbean: Return of The Dutchman (example only) to hit theatres?!
Love the title and I agree William Johnny and Elizabeth better be in there!!!!!
I love Johnny depp as jack sparrows it honestly would not be the same without him and I’m really hopin that there are more movies comin out because pirates of the Caribbean is my number one favorite movie I will be really bummed if there is no part five and I really really agree with bringing back Orlando bloom and kiera knightley. I don’t know why Tim burton or any of the other producers would refuse to direct this movie if they have seen how well they have come out and how much money they have made and I don’t know about anybody else but I don’t think I could ever get tired if jack sparrow I have been watching these movies since I was fourteen I’m twenty now and I am still hooked and looking forward to the following movie
What they should really make is a prequel detailing how Davy Jones met Calypso and how he became captain of the dutchman
I am a huge Johnny depp and pirates of the carribean fan. You have to have Johnny depp. In fact I’m watching the movie right now. I think in the fifth movie they definitely should return William and Elizabeth, I feel that the first three movies have become unfinished if you don’t. Jack sparrow would never b the same without depp. I am depp. And pirates of carribean number one fan. I want to see wat happened to William. Does he miss Elizabeth or has he found a new love. (Hint hint you should include that in the movie. What about Elizabeth what she doing without William. Has anything happened to Williams heart. Has someone stolen it. Literally or like love wise. I want more Jack sparrow in pirates off the carribean. Give me Jack or give me death!!!!
No johnny depp no box office success thats it….